Example Sentences
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The central bank had loosened policy twice that year to support growth amid the threat of higher tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
You’re punchy, you’re loosened up, you’re not being so edited or controlled.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Japan has loosened rules to allow for the increased use of coal-fired power plants, Italy is delaying the closure of its remaining stations until 2038, and India has postponed maintenance shutdowns.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Then in a series of cases, the Supreme Court seemed to change its mind and loosened the reins on “coercive prosecutorial tactics.”
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
The knot in my chest loosened just a fraction.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
